# Utah Code § 75A-6-107: Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_107

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 75A-6-107
- **Heading:** Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 75A / Chapter 75A-6 / § 75A-6-107

## Text

If a deceased user consented to or a court directs disclosure of the contents of electronic communications of the user, the custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of the user the content of an electronic communication sent or received by the user if the representative gives the custodian: (1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (2) a certified copy of the death certificate of the user; (3) a certified copy of the letter of appointment of the representative or a small estate affidavit or court order; (4) unless the user provided direction using an online tool, a copy of the user's will, trust, power of attorney, or other record evidencing the user's consent to disclosure of the content of electronic communications; and (5) if requested by the custodian: (a) a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user's account; (b) evidence linking the account to the user; or (c) a finding by the court that: (i) the user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in Subsection (5)(a); (ii) disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user would not violate 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2701 et seq., 47 U.S.C. Sec. 222, or other applicable law; (iii) unless the user provided direction using an online tool, the user consented to disclosure of the content of electronic communications; or (iv) disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 75A-6-102 § 75A-6-102. Definitions for chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-103 § 75A-6-103. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-104 § 75A-6-104. User direction for disclosure of digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-105 § 75A-6-105. Terms of service agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-106 § 75A-6-106. Procedure for disclosing digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-107 § 75A-6-107. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-108 § 75A-6-108. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-109 § 75A-6-109. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-110 § 75A-6-110. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-111 § 75A-6-111. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-112 § 75A-6-112. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-113 § 75A-6-113. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-114 § 75A-6-114. Disclosure of digital assets to conservator or guardian of protected person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_114.md)
- [Utah Code § 75A-6-115 § 75A-6-115. Fiduciary duty and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T75A_S75A_6_115.md)

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